The Malay Quarter and its People – Du Plessis, I D and Lückhoff, C A

Insight to all aspects of the Malay quarter and its people; picturesque old houses, mosques with their oriental atmosphere; colourful old customs, intimate details of everyday life, their handicrafts, lively street scenes, music, songs and old stories. 14 full-colour plates and 188 reproductions selected from a collection of photographs by two foremost photographers; reproductions of paintings, old prints, etc. A dedication page by I D du Plessis reads: “We dedicate this book to a people who through their industry, simplicity and sincerity, their respect for the law, for their own traditions and those of their neighbours, have shown the way to racial harmoney – the Cape Malays.” Lightly shaken. Some thumbing. Toning to front and rear feps. 90 Pages. First Edition. Condition: Good. Binding: Hardcover. Cloth boards with faded gilt. Some fading and thinning to cloth at the head and foot of spine and top RH corner. Some rubbing. Tiny dent to rear board. Some edge-wear. 440 Africana Local History

Publisher: A A Balkema
Date Published: 1953
Publication Place: Cape Town
First Edition: Yes

Condition: Good.
Binding: Hardcover.

Dimensions: Quarto. 27.5cm x 22cm x 2.5cm